HR Advisor Maternity Cover

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you
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_to be SURROUNDED by SUCH a GREAT TEAM. I’m not only GRATEFUL that they’ve HELPED me_ ACHIEVE
_my_ GOALS,
_but also that I CAN GIVE them a PLACE WHERE THEY can_ ACHIEVE
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- MICHAEL KORS
- Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then #korscareers would love to hear from you

We have an exciting opportunity for a

HR Advisor in our Manno office (Lugano) -Maternity cover (10 months contract)

Department Overview:
The HR Operations provides First Point of Contact - Generalist HR assistance to the Specific Markets. This includes overseeing the timely administration of new starter contracts, leavers, letters, timely and accurate coordination of payroll processes for the Region, sickness and holiday administration, maintaining HRIS database / spreadsheets, and advising the business on common ER queries in line with local HR policies. The HR Operations is also supporting the Health & Safety aspects in the office and manage employee engagement events. This Department is involved in projects and liaise with various stakeholders in other offices or sites.

What You’ll Do:
As a proactive, hands-on and internationally minded member of the HR Operations Team EMEA, you’ll be responsible for the provision of efficient, accurate, compliant and timely processing of all HR Operational tasks in Switzerland.

This is referring, but not limited, to all administrative HR tasks, payroll file preparation, advisory support on ER cases and corporate investigations, as well as ad hoc project implementation and regular audits/reporting to maintain an accurate database.
- Complete HR operational administration lifecycle: preparing employee contracts, letters, statements, leaver documents, tracking of probation period and contract prolongations in line with local laws, maintaining personnel files as well as HRIS systems for audit purposes in a timely manner
- Preparing the monthly payroll files for the region in cooperation with the retail stores and with the MK Payroll Team: Tracking sick leave and holiday administration, calculate pro rata leave entitlement and balances on a monthly basis, reviewing and validating Time and Attendance timesheets (including verification of working hours and Overtime rules) in line with local laws and in a timely and accurate manner
- Manage Employee grievances, disciplinary, investigations and performance related cases in the Field/Corporate, while working closely with relevant Directors/Managers/District Managers and the wider HR team
- Ensuring company policies and actions are compliant with local legislations and known in the respective countries by employees and Line Managers
- Preparing ad hoc regional reports with relevant employee data for Finance, Payroll, Retail Operations and other departments as requested
- Partner with the Center of Excellence based in London and regional HR Business Partners, including senior leadership teams
- Supporting the day-to-day events of the corporate office and any other reasonable duties

You’ll Need to Have:

- Proven HR Administration in a multi-site international organization
- Knowledge of Swiss Employment Labor law
- ER case experience
- Exposure to and knowledge of labor laws and social security regulations
- Excellent administrative, communication and organization skills
- Fluent in English
- Hands-on and pro-active personality with a strong service-based attitude to build relationships with the Field population remotely
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience working with an HRIS system

We’d Love to See:

- Collaboration - Partners with internal colleagues to address business challenges and understands the need to work well with others to beat the competition.
- Communication - Adapts communication style, tools and approach to meet the needs of different audiences and levels in the organization.
- Drive Results - Leads self and others in setting and attaining stretch goals within a continually evolving environment. Overcomes obstacles and takes responsibility for outcomes.
- Entrepreneurial spirit -Makes things happen for the business using out-of-the box thinking and a willingness to take risks. Continually looks for ways to innovate or take existing products, processes and services to a new level.
- Functional Skills - Applies up-to-date professional and technical knowledge and expertise to business problems.

MK Perks:
Our purpose is to make all employees and customers #FeelGreat with Michael Kors. When you join our business, we want you to feel like a valued member of the team from Day 1. To make your journey enriching wi